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The patent EP3210592 was granted to Evonik Degussa on Aug 21, 2019. The application was filed on Feb 21, 2011 under application number EP17161710A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PQ PQ SILICAS UK | May 25, 2020 | MARKS & CLERK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4340583 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4420312 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4421527 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6616916 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0143848 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0535943 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006110338 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03055802 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9634592 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9634593 |
| SEARCH | EP2228344 |
| SEARCH | WO03055802 |
| SEARCH | WO2009072218 |
| SEARCH | WO2009140577 |
| SEARCH | WO9634592 |
| SEARCH | WO9634593 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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